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The Fuse folds down to a tight, easy-to-transport 4 inches.

Leatherman's Fuse Extra-Large Multitool

The Leatherman Fuse multitool packs 12 tools into a lean, 4-inch frame. The all-locking blades include an extra-long knife blade and three extended screwdrivers that help you reach into tight spaces, and the Zytel handle grips give you a firm and comfortable hold every time. The Fuse incorporates Leatherman's new jaw design with stronger pliers and longer wire cutters, plus a wood/metal file, scissors and bottle/can opener to round out the portable collection. And now, the Fuse features an all-blades locking system that is 50-percent stronger than Leathermans original locks. With a slim chassis and an assortment of the most-needed tools, Fuse puts portability at the forefront of your need to be prepared

Key User Features:

The Fuse's interior features are supremely easy to access -- just swing open the handles and rotate the blades out using the convenient nail nicks. The scissors open the same way, with a swift rotation and a nail nick; and when the scissors are fully extended, they lock into place. All of the tools available in the Fuse are made from 100-percent stainless steel, engineered to the optimum grade hardness for each individual tool.

The Fuse features a system of all-locking blades. To release the interior blades, just press the grooved portion of the push-button lock and carefully rotate the blade back inside the tool. These blades are straight, and they may be sharpened by using standard sharpening methods, for easy maintenance.

The Fuse has a slim chassis and an assortment of the most-needed tools for real versatility and portability.

To expand your Fuse's capacity, accessorize it with genuine Leatherman add-ons. The removable bit driver adds versatility to your Fuse with 10 screw bit tips, and the Universal Tool Adapter is a standard 1/4-inch hex drive that locks in three positions.

Warranty

All Leatherman products are covered by a 25-year limited warranty. If within 25 years from the purchase date of your genuine Leatherman tool you find any defect in material or workmanship, you can count on the manufacturer to make it right with fast warranty service. To obtain warranty service, return your tool to Leatherman Tool Group. Depending on the tool defect, they will decide whether to repair your tool or replace it with a product of equal or greater value. No variations, upgrades or refunds are offered.

The Leatherman Tool Group and its History of Quality

In 1975, Leatherman Tool Group founder Tim Leatherman was inspired by leaky pipes and a cranky car on a budget trip to Europe -- and thus the idea for his first pocket survival tool was conceived. Since then, Leatherman has become an internationally recognized company with hundreds of employees and a wide variety of durable, versatile, stylish products. Created with bold designs and truly rugged construction, Leatherman products are a perfect addition for tool kits, emergency sets, and glove compartments everywhere.

From the Manufacturer

The Leatherman Fuse packs 12 tools into a lean four-inch frame. All-locking blades include an extra-long knife blade and three extended screwdrivers that help you reach into tight spaces. Zytel handle grips give you a firm and comfortable hold every time. Fuse incorporates Leatherman's new jaw design with stronger pliers and longer wire cutters. A wood/metal file, scissors and bottle/can opener round out the features--making the Fuse multi-tool a value-packed choice. Comes with a leather belt sheath and Leatherman's 25 year limited warranty.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

As a PC tech, this tool has been indispensable in my job. I've owned several, my favorite being the Wave, but I like this one because it's lightweight and has just the tools I need (after all, who really needs a saw in computer work?) The nice thing about this one is all the blades lock, and the lock release is easy to use. Another nice feature is the "get only the blade you need" feature. On my old Wave, I would pull out the scissors and the screwdrivers would all come out with it. With the Fuse, if you want just the scissors, you'll get just the scissors.

While the tool itself is built very well and feels solid, my one gripe would be the leather sheath that came with it. It just feels cheap. Maybe I was spoiled with the deluxe sheath that my Wave has, but I would think that Leatherman would include high-quality sheaths to complement their high-quality tools.

While I would never consider replacing my Wave for my outdoor adventures or simple home improvement projects, the Fuse is a worthy addition to my collection and is a great asset in my job. I would definitely recommend it.

This is a high quality tool, as would be expected from Leatherman. It has a nice, solid feel and all joints are snug. I carry it with me at all times for those odd jobs that I don't want to run out to my tool box. As would be expected, I am more likely to fix those little problems when the tools are close at hand.

This tool comes with a combination plier/needlenose plier/wire cutter/stripper head, a nicely sized knife, three screwdrivers, a lanyard ring, scissors (which are perfectly leveraged), and a combination can opener/bottle opener. All blades are locking, with a nice release mechanism. In addition, there are well thought out "extras", such a ruler stamped into the case in inches and centimeters which is accurate enough for those quickie measurements that don't require extreme precision.

While not as comprehensive as some multi-tools, I have found the Fuse to be a nice compromise between functionality and portability. Highly recommended!

I really like the new Leatherman Fuse. I was attracted to it because it has scissors. I use it for hiking. The pliers are perfect for removing cactus needles and the scissors are useful for cutting cloth or moleskin, etc. I carry it in my briefcase also. It comes in handy in any situation.

I'm writing this in Iraq, where the Leatherman Fuse may not have saved my life, but it has saved me tons of time and frustration. Not everyone can lug around a tool box, and trying to get specific tools over here is a pain (or a rip off). I purchased my Fuse at a surplus shop before deploying and paid considerably more... but it did come with the nylon sheath which I prefer to the leather one.

The screw drivers helped me fix my bike, the stamped in ruler helps me measure 550 cord and the scissors help me cut it. I keep it on my belt, and on the rare occasions I get a care package, it helps me open it. :-)

Design thoughts: It's small and lightweight-just the bare-bones. If I was to redesign it, I'd have put a hole through the joint and gotten rid of the lanyard ring (who hangs a leatherman on a lanyard anyway?) to free up space for a saw or something else (there is already a bit of a gap there). It would have also been nice if one of the screwdrivers had a file on it, adding an extra feature without taking up more space.

A neighbor's son is a US Marine and requested a Leatherman for his upcoming second tour in Iraq. He stipulated it should be inexpensive as well. I ordered two Fuses, one for him and one for me, on the reccommendation of a previous review by a US Army sargeant.

I can understand why these tools are so beloved. I've only had this little device for a few days but I REALLY like it. It folds to a compact size, is reasonably durable, and has a huge number of tools contained within its frame. Its essentially a tool box on my belt. It has a place with my wallet, eye glasses, and keys.

#1 upside: I have large hands and the handle is just right for me. The grips are perfect as well, non slip without being sticky. Definitely engineered in America for Americans.

#1 downside: Sometimes you need to manuever around the wire cutters in the jaws of the pliers to grip a bolt. To me, it was a bit tricky at first, but that should be the worst thing about this fantastic little device.

I was pleasantly and unpleasantly surprised after receiving my own Fuse. First off, its knife is VERY nice - I was expecting a puny little half inch blade that couldn't cut a piece of paper. Instead I found a large, sharp knife that is amazing for whittling. My main knife (Not part of a multi-tool), is serrated near the base so it is not so great for whittling. But the knife on the Fuse is great. It cuts very nicely, and has a nice locking mechanism. Also the Phillips screwdriver is quite nice. It gets quite narrow at the end yet is still wide at the base. This means that it can get those tiny screws on your electronics and still take care of the heavy duty ones. The scissors are also good, but could be a bit larger. The pliers are also decent. However, I do not like the folding mechanism of the tool. Maybe it just needs lubrication, but it seems to be sticky. When working with pliers I don't want to be pulling the other direction to open them. Also I would be nice if the pliers could be locked in position. Then you could use them to not only grasp things but to enlarge holes by opening them forcefully. In this tool if you try that it just folds on itself so you can hide the pliers. Also I didn't like the plastic trim. It feels cheap in your hands, even though it may look cool in the picture. It would be nice to have something that feels AND looks good, given I paid 40$.

Overall though, its a nice little tool, but if you really are in need of technical tools on a day to day basis try upgrading to something a little nicer (and more expensive).